ATHLETICS SA

Elroy Gelant during the South Africa national road running team arrival at OR Tambo International Airport on October 03, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Elroy Gelant to surrender SA national marathon title

South African marathon champion Elroy Gelant has confirmed to SABC Sport that he will not defend his title this year due to the scheduling change.

SA middle and long distance runner Elroy Gelant

Elroy Gelant: ASA Awards nomination brings self-fulfilment

South African marathon and half-marathon champion Elroy Gelant has described his nomination for the ASA Athlete Personality of the Year award as a self-fulfilling assurance of his work in 2024.

Olympian Irvette Van Zyl

Irvette Van Zyl set for Comrades Marathon debut

Hollywood Athletics Club manager Manfred Seidler has confirmed to SABC Sport that Irvette Van Zyl has been listed as one of their elite female runners for the upcoming Comrades Marathon on 8 June.

SA sprinter Akani Simbine

Werner Prinsloo looks back on Akani Simbine's 2024

South African Athletics Coach of the Year and newly-crowned Central Gauteng Athletics Coach of the Year Werner Prinsloo has reflected on a successful year alongside his star athlete Akani Simbine.

SA 10km record holder Glenrose Xaba

Coach Caster Semenya accredited with Glenrose Xaba resurgence

South African 10km champion Glenrose Xaba has credited coach Caster Semenya with revamping her training programme as she enjoys her best season yet.

SA blind Paralympic runner Louzanne Coetzee and guide Claus Kempen

Louzanne Coetzee guide Claus Kempen assures mental strength for Para Games

South African Paralympian Louzanne Coetzee’s marathon guide Claus Kempen insists the Paralympian is mentally strong and believes she will do well in the Para Games.

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